New Model: Beneteau 50 Gran Turismo

Beneteau present a new flagship for its Gran Turismo range with the launch of the 50 model.  The 50 Gran Turismo replaces the 49 model, and as the smaller 40 and 46 models is designed by Italian designers Nuvolari and Lenard for exterior lines.  The Italian Venice designers went for a Gran Turismo family feeling design with all models looking distinctively similar.  The interior of the 50 Gran Turismo is designed by long standing Beneteau designer Andreani who presented two or three cabins layouts, with full beam owners stateroom and lower galley.  If ordering the third cabin this comes as replacement to the lower L-shaped saloon and will offer spacious two inline berths.  The 50 Gran Turismo will be powered by twin Volvo 435hp engines with IPS pod propulsion, no performance numbers have yet been given.  A Sport Fly version is to be presented towards the end of 2017.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 15.78 m (51.7ft)

Hull Length - 14.17 m

Beam - 4.40 m

Draft - 0.90 m with drives and props

Displacement - 13640 lg unloaded

Fuel Capacity - 2 x 650 l

Water Capacity - 2 x 200 l

Max Persons - 12 persons

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins, or four berths in two cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 435hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking dual propeller IPS pod drives

Hull Shape - Air Step 

Construction - infusion sandwich Polyester and balsa core, and counter molding structure

Project - Nuvolair Lenard exterior, Andreani interior, Beneteau Power boats naval architect, Air Step design by R.L Jeantet, P.Tableau, M. Tronquez

Certification - CE B12

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Project: Beneteau 35 Swift Trawler

Following the success of the Swift Trawler 34, which dominated the small explorer cruiser long cruise segment for eight years, Beneteau announces the project for its successor, the Swift Trawler 35 set to launch this Summer and presented officially in September at the Southampton boat show. The Swift Trawler 35 is stylish and modern with valuable new spaces indoors and gives an incredible feeling of safety on board.  Built on a semi-planing flared hull, developed with Beneteau and Italian designer Andreani, the Swift Trawler 35 has a Cummins 425 hp engine. The flybridge of the Swift Trawler 35 emphasizes the explorer cruisers harmonious profile yet marks her distinctive long cruise temperament. Broad walkways, lots of hand rails and high push pits exceeding regulation standards reveal the importance attached to safety on board. With regard to visibility, the Swift Trawler 35’s wheelhouse has a full around view and is bathed with natural light. For optimum comfort whatever the weather, the Swift Trawler 35 has opted for a modular exterior. Continuing to the far end of the starboard gangway, the awning closing off the cockpit unfolds quickly and easily from the flybridge structure. The exterior blind of the side door overlooking the gangway shuts off this space, providing privacy. The emphasis on protection is repeated on the flybridge with the semi-hard Bimini or soft top with built-in LEDs. The soft top’s stainless steel arch features the elegant Beneteau signature mark and can be used to support antennas and flags.  The Swift Trawler 35 is designed to offer more space on board, so the flybridge easily seats six people.  With an optional fridge, a driving station with repeated navigation instruments, a rotating driver’s seat and a double sun-lounger at the stern, this fully flush living area offers a comfortable experience on the roof of the boat.  The Swift Trawler 35’s interior is as elegant as it is practical, with matching teak and easy to maintain upholstery. The owner cabin is reached through a gullwing door making it easy to move around. The second twin cabin with bunk beds has a spacious and fully fitted shower room with independent shower. The sofa bed in the saloon provides an extra berth at night and it can be shut off from the wheelhouse by a curtain.

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Project: Beneteau 50 Gran Turismo

Beneteau present the project for a new Gran Turismo 50, soon to complete the range that has been renewed in the last two years, with the entrance of Nuvolari and Lenard taking care of exterior styling. The Beneteau 50 Gran Turismo will be available in Hardtop or Sportfly, and at fifty feet will be flagship of the range and replacement to the 49 model. Beneteau is promising some interesting innovations in the new Gran Turismo flagship.  As all the smaller sisters of the range Andreani will be responsible for the interior layout.  No details are so far given about the 50 Gran Turismo apart the above rendering which shows a similarity and family feeling with the 46.

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New Model: Beneteau 46 Gran Turismo

Beneteau is in full swing in recent years presenting a line up of novelties each season.  It is no wonder why the French Group is the giant to behold in the boating industry of the moment.  Designed by Italians Nuvolari Lenard the hard top sport cruiser 46 Gran Turismo is a prime example of the versatility of Beneteau who presented a model full of different solution choices for the buyer; enclosed with patio door or without, two or three cabins lower deck, and stern drive or IPS propulsion.  For a fourteen meter sport cruiser the Beneteau 46 Gran Turismo has a lot going for, and including in all this is a full beam owners room with a spacious en-suite shower head, versatile modular cockpit seating, and the second generation of its Air Step patented hull system.   

Technical Data:

LOA - 14.78 m (48.4ft)

Hull Length - 13.5 m

Beam - 4.2 m

Draft - 1.11 m

Displacement - 10061 kg light

Fuel Capacity - 2 x 450 l

Water Capacity - 2 x 200 l

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins, or four berths in two cabin

Max Persons - 12

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 370hp, D6 400hp, D6 435hp

Propulsion - Volvo DP stern drive, or IPS600 pod drives

Hull Shape - Planning vee with Beneteau patented Air Step system

Construction - sandwich with balsa core, hull in solid fiberglass, 

Project - Nuvolari Lenard exterior, Andreani interior, Beneteau for naval architecture

Certification - CE B

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New Model: Beneteau 30 Swift Trawler

Beneteau has really taken the motor boat market on in the last ten years or so, and the Swift Trawler has been one of its success stories in this sector.  Designed by the Italian Andreani and the Beneteau design team the 30 Swift Trawler is an interesting new offer, and presents itself as an entry level of the explorer range which currently offers four models up to fifty feet.  The 30 Swift Trawler offers interesting intelligent transforming solutions aimed at making life on-board comfortable, see opening transom, and dinette to double berth switch.  The 30 Swift Trawler is also offered with two internal layouts one or two cabins, and an option for large longer extended bathing platform.  Power is a standard single Volvo 300 or optional 370hp engine with line shaft propulsion. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 10.39m (34.1ft) with extended bathing platform

LOA - 9.99 m (32.9ft) without extra platform

Hull Length - 9.58 m

Beam - 3.53 m

Draft - 1.05 m

Displacement - 6000 kg light

Fuel Capacity - 720 l

Water Capacity - 2 x 150 l

Max People - 8

Accommodation - 2 + 2, or 4 + 2

Engines - 1 x Volvo D4 300hp, D6 370hp 

Propulsion - line shaft

Project - Andreani, Beneteau Design

Certification - CE B8

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Project: Beneteau 46 Gran Turismo

Its been an important change in design direction in the last year also for the Beneteau Gran Turismo range, which just as the more up market Montecarlo yacht range gets the treatment from Nuvolari Lenard.  The GT 46 incorporates the latest generation Beneteau-designed Air Step Two planing hull, and for the first time offers a choice of Volvo IPS pod drives or stern drive propulsion, with power options up to twin 400hp.  The GT 46 hard top has electrically-powered side glazing so that you can enjoy that “open” feeling. A fully opening glass door also maintains this impression and is available on option.  Available with a choice of two or three cabins, third twin bunk berth cabin taking place of the lower C-shape dinette. the GT 46 offers exceptional guest accommodation, hard to find on this size sport cruiser.

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Project: Beneteau 30 Swift Trawler

Beneteau presents the project for a new baby 30 Swift Trawler, the smallest of the latest generation of explorer type cruisers designed by the giant French boat builder. Cut out for high seas, the 30 Swift Trawler is surprisingly comfortable and her autonomy and many fittings are reassuring, making life on board much easier. With a clear-cut combination of style and seaworthiness, you will be tempted by the energy performance of this voyager.  With hand rails omnipresent, high pulpits and a large well-protected starboard walkway, the 30 Swift Trawler maximizes the safety of movements on board. Unique on this type of boat, the panoramic view from the steering station makes for easy driving unobstructed by any obstacle. With an autonomy of around 200 nautical miles at cruising speed and large water tank capacities, the 30 Swift Trawler will take you to places where no other craft of a similar size would dare venture.  Designed for a comfortable lifestyle on board, bright but also simple and practical, the 30 Swift Trawler provides multiple modular fittings. The interior space is optimized reflecting the large open spaces you will be bound to explore. The cockpit opens onto the sea in the form of a terrace, with foldaway seats, a convertible sofa, and a well-designed table sliding beneath the seats to increase the amount of space in this reception area, and suiting all crew configurations.  One or two cabins layouts are offered below deck.  While engine options start from a single 300 or optional 370hp unit.

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Project: Beneteau 40 Gran Turismo

Following the success of both the big and medium size Montecarlo range, Italians from Venice designers Nuvolari Lenard continue to make head winds in designing boats for the Beneteau Group.  This time around the French company which currently is the largest boat building firm in the World, has given to the Italian duo instructions to design a Gran Turismo model, the 40.  The 40 is a replacement of the 38 and once you see the plans you will notice there is not much difference on the layout inside of the replacing model, which I remind to my readers was also a further tweak of the 37 Monte Carlo.  None the less having worked with the outside the new 40 Gran Turismo looks from the exterior a very different model, much more aggressive and sporty then the 38.  At this point what will be interesting is if the Nuvolari Lenard is a one off for the Gran Turismo range or a full line up tweak.  I am sure a couple of years from now we will have that reply. 

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New Model: Beneteau 49 Gran Turismo

Beneteau finally shows some real photos of the new 49 Gran Turismo a model which is a further development of the previous 47 Monte Carlo launched in 2009.  The main difference here between the two models is a new larger bathing platform with hydraulic up down movement creating a space for an extra small PWC, and new view windows for the forward VIP cabin.  For the rest the 49 Gran Turismo follows the appreciated themes of the model it replaces from a two or three double cabins lower deck choice, enclosed hard top with patio door, and a spacious galley located below in between the cabins.  Power is twin Volvo 435hp with IPS pod drives propulsion.

Technical Data:

LOA - 15.6 m (51.2ft)

Hull Length - 14.0 m

Beam - 4.30 m

Draft - 1.09 m including props

Displacement - 12,500 kg light

Fuel Capacity - 2 x 650 l

Water Capacity - 2 x 320 l

Accommodation - 4 berths in 2 cabins, 6 berths in 3 cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 435hp

Propulsion - Volvo IPS600 forward looking dual propeller pods

Project - Andreani Design, Beneteau Power Boats

Certification - CE B14, C16

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New Model: Beneteau 50 Swift Trawler

With this latest 50 Swift Trawler, I think Beneteau and designer Joubert-Nivelt break a bit the schematics of the line not only in the looks department which are more modern, but also under the water line for offering Volvo IPS pod propulsion in this series for the very first time.   Anyways the Swift Trawler range is a bit the compromise for those who want an explorer cruiser or yacht with a more modern style and a medium range possible with some fuel savings.  The 50 Swift Trawler offers an interesting spacious accommodation plan in all areas from the flybridge to its all around deck, and a full beam midships owners cabin.  A three double cabins plan is featured below with the option in layout two to make the double bunk cabin to port side into an office and having one berth.  The main deck is split level with a galley behind the helm and welcoming saloon to aft.  Power is twin Volvo 435hp with IPS pods.

Technical Data:

LOA - 14.99 m (49.2ft)

Hull Length - 13.3 m

Beam - 4.65 m

Draft - 1.05 m

Displacement - 16000 kg

Fuel Capacity - 2 x 1200 l

Water Capacity - 2 x 500 l

Accommodation - 6 or 5 berths in 3 cabins

Max Persons - 14

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 435hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking dual propeller IPS pods

Project - Michel Joubert and Bernard Nivelt, P.Frutschi interior, Beneteau Power

Certification - CE B14, C18

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Project: Beneteau 50 Swift Trawler

Created in 2003, Beneteau Swift Trawler range has seen good support from boaters who look for a more gentle to run Explorer Cruiser and Yacht.  This new Swift Trawler 50 project designed by Joubert Nivelt exterior and hull, and Frutschi for the interior layout will feature some important novelties for the range which with second large addition will feature five models from 34 to 52.  The Beneteau 50 Swift Trawler will be the first in the range to use Volvo pod drive units in this case the twin IPS600 units with 435hp six cylinder engines.  In the renderings and video footage show the 50 Swift Trawler to feature a welcoming and cozy split level saloon with the classic relax area in the entrance, and a galley dining and helm to fore.  The flybridge looks also particularly spacious especially if you include the aft area where the tender is located. But worth to note is that the flybridge area looks particularly safe thanks to the all around fiberglass protection sides.  Below will be an owners room located to midships, a VIP suite to fore, and a choice of a third cabin or office by the companion way. A crew cabin is available to aft.

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New Model: Beneteau 49 Flyer Gran Turismo Fly

A new model the Beneteau 49 Flyer Gran Turismo Fly which comes from the rethinking of the 47 Monte Carlo Fly.  The main differences here come from the addition of an extended up and down moving bathing platform and new larger view windows serving the cabins below.  Accommodation below keeps the standard setting of  two cabins, with the owners room located to midships and being full beam.  In between the cabins is an L-shaped galley, and C-shaped saloon settee. The old 47 Monte Carlo used to have a choice for a third cabin bunk in replacement of the saloon, but this so far is not shown in the plans of the 49.  The 49 Flyer Gran Turismo Fly also features a tender garage.  Power is from twin Volvo 435hp with IPS pod drives. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 15.6 m (51.2ft)

Hull Length - 14.0 m

Beam - 4.30 m

Draft - 1.09 m including props

Displacement - 12,500 kg light

Fuel Capacity - 2 x 650 l

Water Capacity - 2 x 320 l

Accommodation - 4 berths in 2 cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 435hp

Propulsion - Volvo IPS600 forward looking dual propeller pods

Project - Andreani Design, Beneteau Power Boats

Certification - CE B14, C16 

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New Model: Beneteau 44 Flyer Gran Turismo

Based on nearly everything on the 42 Montecarlo, Beneteau's 44 Flyer Gran Turismo has been one of the  new models from the famous World know French boat building giant for the fall of 2011. The 44 Flyer Gran Turismo renovates the 42, with a more extended bathing platform, and large view windows now also serving the VIP suite to fore.  For the rest this model builds on the plus of the previous replacement with the spacious L-shaped galley and its full size fridge freezer, and midships owners stateroom standing out as the most characteristics. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.5 m (44.3ft)

Hull Length - 13.2 m

Beam - 3.93 m

Draft - 0.70 m ex props

Displacement - 8900 kg light

Fuel Capacity - 2 x 400 l

Water Capacity - 2 x 200 l

Accommodation - 4 + 2 berths

Max Persons - 12

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 370hp

Propulsion - Volvo DPS dual prop stern drive

Hull Type - Beneteau Air Step

Project - P.Andreanni Design

Certification - CE B12

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Project: Beneteau 49 Flyer Gran Turismo Fly

Beneteau presents the project for the new 49 Flyer Gran Turismo Fly, a model which is an evolution of the 47 Monte Carlo Fly.  This previous Beneteau range now being replaced by the Flyer series.  The 49 Flyer Gran Turismo Fly main difference will be an extension of the bathing platform, which now also features a hydraulic up and down movement.  This modification makes it possible to carry two tenders, this including the stern garage.  Obviously a sleek profile is part of this model, along a nearly invisible but quite spacious flybridge.  Another visual difference is to be found on the large view windows for the fore VIP cabin. Accommodation is a choice of two or three cabins below, with a living located on the main deck.  Power is from twin Volvo 435hp with IPS pod drives.

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Projects: Beneteau 49 Flyer Gran Turismo, Beneteau 44 Flyer Gran Turismo

Beneteau continues to extend the Flyer Gran Turismo range and presents the 49 Flyer Gran Turismo project.  This project is based on the 47 Monte Carlo which it will replace, but features important novelties mostly coming from extended windows on the main deck, new larger view windows for the fore VIP cabin and an up and down hydraulic bathing platform to aft.  Thanks to the bathing platform and tender garage it will be possible for the 49 Flyer Gran Turismo to carry two tenders.  The interior plan should offer the same layout of a two or three cabin choice as the Monte Carlo model. Power is again trusted to twin Volvo 435hp engines with IPS600 pod drives.

The Beneteau 44 Flyer Gran Turismo project is rethinking of the most recent 42 Monte Carlo model.  As the 49, the 44 Flyer Gran Turismo are similar offering new view windows in the forward VIP cabin, and a larger more extended bathing platform.  But the aft sunpad does look a bit larger in the renderings shown on the website, which will be a result of a larger tender garage.  Inside the 44 Flyer Gran Turismo should offer a spacious two cabins layout, with the galley and large fridge standing out as one of the largest in this size type boat.  Power should again be for twin Volvo 370hp with stern drives. 

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New Model: Beneteau 32 Antares

Beneteau launches its seventh model of the Antares inboard engines line up, the 32 flybridge model.  Sitting the middle of the range the 32 Antares is again a design of Beneteau Power Boats, and Sarazin and is based on the hull lines of the 30 model with the main difference being a twin engine choice.  For this not so big cruiser the Beneteau design team was inspired by the looks of the larger Antares models.  Inside the 32 Antares offers two cabins with a main deck having a galley, saloon which transforms to an additional double berth, and lower helm.  The owners room is located to fore, and a two berth with bunks guest cabin is located to port side.  Power is from twin 200hp diesel engines with shafts, this being also a major difference from the 30 Antares model on which the 32 is based.  On this hull form Beneteau has been clever to release three different models; 30, 30S, and 32 Antares all suiting to different client needs.

Technical Data:

LOA - 10.22 m (33.5ft)

Hull Length - 9.22 m

Beam - 3.33 m

Draft - 0.95 m

Displacement - 4515 kg light

Fuel Capacity - 440 l

Water Capacity - 145 l

Accommodation - 4 + 2 berths

Max Persons - 10

Engines - 2 x 200hp Diesel engines

Propulsion - direct line shaft

Project - Beneteau Power Boats, Sarazin interior

Certification - CE B8, C10, D10

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New Model: Beneteau 44 Swift Trawler

Beneteau new 44 Swift Trawler which was launched in the fall of 2010 replaces the 42 model which presented this explorer cruiser and yacht range of the French boat building company back in 2004.  Today the Swift range from Beneteau features a total of four models up to 52 feet, two of which are a different version of the entry level 34.  The new 44 Swift Trawler designed by Joubert and Nivelt builds on classic looks with modern elements thrown in like larger view windows on the main deck, and in the owners suite to fore.  As is expected the 44 Swift extra two feet add more space, but the designers also deliver a modern touch in every area to the successful model that was the 42.  Immediate visible improvements are to be found in the aft deck which is now more spacious, and also features an L-shaped settee, a second shower head down below serving guests, and a co-pilot seat in the flybridge helm.  Power is from twin Volvo 300hp diesel engines with speed estimates so far not being announced.    

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.88 m (45.8ft)

Hull Length - 12.17 m

Beam - 4.25 m

Draft - 1.05 m

Displacement - 10895 kg light

Fuel Capacity - 1400 l

Water Capacity - 640 l

Accommodation - 4 + 2 berths

Max Persons - 12, 14 

Engines - 2 x Volvo D4 300hp diesel engines

Propulsion - direct line shaft in moulded semi tunnels

Project - M.Joubert, B.Nivelt, Beneteau Power, interior Piere Frutschi

Certification - CE B12, C14

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New Model: Beneteau 8 S Antares

Beneteau presents the baby of the inboard Antares range the 8 S model. Continuing the partnership of Beneteau Power and Sarazin design, the entry level 8 S Antares is an interesting hard top sport cruiser available only with a blue hull and single engine line shaft propulsion power. Inside the layout of the 8 S Antares offers practicality with a main deck having galley, saloon, and helm, with the two steps down lower cabin area offering a double berth, and shower head. Power is from a single Toyota Nanni 200hp engine.
Technical Data:
LOA - 8.36 m (27.4ft) with bathing platform

LOA - 7.74 m without bathing platform

Hull Length - 7.48 m

Beam - 2.95 m

Draft - 0.68 m

Displacement - 2785 kg light

Fuel Capacity - 300 l

Water Capacity - 100 l

Accommodation - 2 + 2 berths

Max Persons - 8

Engine - 1 x Toyota Nanni T4 200hp

Propulsion - direct line shaft

Project - Beneteau Power, Sarazin design

Construction - Monolithic hull construction with polyester resin, sandwich deck with balsa core

Certification - CE C, D
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New Model: Beneteau 34 Flyer Gran Turismo

Presented at the fall of 2010, the Flyer Gran Turismo range from Beneteau replaces and reedits the small Monte Carlos. The 34 Flyer Gran Turismo launched at the Paris show completes the so far two model line up of this new range from Beneteau. As was the case for the 38 launched in September which reedited the 37 Monte Carlo, the 34 Flyer Gran Turismo builds its foundations of hull and layout both inside and outside on the 32 Monte Carlo. For this new model designer Andreani updates the hard top super structure looks, now with more windows and having an extended roof cover better the aft part of the cockpit. Interior accommodation offers a four berth layout; convertible Vee-berth to fore, double cabin at mid ship, separate shower head, and galley. Power is from two choices of twin Volvo petrol 300hp, or diesel 200hp with dual propeller stern drives, and the patented Air Step delivering better efficiency.
Technical Data:
LOA - 10.0 m (32.8ft)
Hull Length - 9.67 m
Beam - 3.35 m
Draft - 1.10 m
Displacement - 5380 kg light
Fuel Capacity - 490 l
Water Capacity - 100 l
Accommodation - 2 + 2 berths
Max Persons - 8 persons
Engines - 2 x Volvo 5.7 GIP 300hp Petrol, Volvo D3 200hp Diesel
Propulsion - Volvo DPS or ZD dual propeller stern drive
Hull Shape - modified Vee with Air Step
Project - Andreani Design, Beneteau Power Boats
Construction - sandwich balsa core, polyester resin and glass fiber
Certification - CE B and C
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New Model: Beneteau 38 Flyer Gran Turismo

Beneteau present the 38 Flyer Gran Turismo the first model of two for this new range for this world distributed brand. The 38 Flyer Gran Turismo is a hard top Sport Cruiser, which is basically a remake up of the replaced 37 Montecarlo HT model. Same hull, interior, and cockpit plan but new super structure looks, and more large windows in the mid ship located guest cabin. Just as the 37, the 38 Flyer Gran Turismo is also designed by Andreani, and also feature the patent Air Step hull by Jeantet, Tableau, and Tronquez. Beneteau launched this patent design for its Monte Carlo series about six years ago, and so far this has featured in ten models. For the 38 Flyer Gran Turismo Andreani offers a more extended hard top versus the old 37 MonteCarlo with larger side windows. Power is from twin stern drive Volvo engines from standard 260hp, or optional 300hp.

Technical Data:
LOA - 12.10 m (39.6ft)
Hull Length - 11.31 m
Beam - 3.77 m
Draft - 1.10 m
Displacement - 7470 kg light
Fuel Capacity - 650 l
Water Capacity - 200 l
Accommodation - 4 + 2 berths
Max Persons 10
Engines - 2 x Volvo D4 260hp, D4 300hp
Propulsion - Volvo duo prop stern drive
Hull - Vee shape with patent AirStep
Construction - Glass fiber polyester resin with balsa core, monolithic bottom
Project - Andeani, Beneteau Power Boats
Certification - CE B 10, C 10
www.beneteau.com